The adoption home study is one of the first major steps in the domestic adoption process. Here’s what hopeful adoptive families can expect, what home study providers are actually looking for, and what happens once your home study is complete.
Read MoreMany women struggling with infertility wrestle with feelings of grief, identity, and worth. If infertility has left you feeling broken, alone, or defined by loss, this encouragement may remind you where your true identity and hope are found.
Read MoreGrief does not follow a predictable timeline. It can surface years later, even in the middle of a joyful moment. After miscarriage, healing does not mean forgetting or finally “getting over it.” It means learning to make space for sorrow while holding tightly to the hope we have in Christ.
Read MoreWaiting in adoption can feel full of uncertainty and questions. Through my own experiences with cancer, infertility, and adoption, God has taught me a few important truths about trusting Him in seasons of waiting.
Read MoreNot all adoption consultants are the same. If you are beginning the domestic infant adoption process, here are six important things to look for and questions to ask before choosing who will guide your family.
Read MoreIf you are waiting to be chosen by an expecting mother, every “no” can feel deeply personal. But not being chosen does not mean something is wrong with your family. Even in the waiting, the delays, and the disappointment, God is still writing your adoption story.
Read MoreWorried about feeling like just another number in adoption? Learn 5 things to look for in an adoption consultant so you feel supported and informed.
Read MoreI used to fear open adoption—and honestly, a lot of that fear was rooted in my own insecurities. This post shares what changed my perspective and why I now see the beauty in open adoption.
Read MoreThe adoption process can feel exhausting with all the waiting, uncertainty, and emotional ups and downs. This post shares encouragement and practical ways to rest and recharge during the journey.
Read MoreJenna and Matthew always dreamed of becoming parents, but infertility led them down an unexpected path. Through heartbreak, waiting, and trusting God’s timing, their adoption journey ultimately led them to their son.
Read MoreAfter eight years of infertility, Tim and Alli were led to adoption. In this story they share the faith, waiting, and beautiful moments that led them to their children.
Read MoreStruggling with infertility and wondering if adoption might be the next step? Here are a few questions to prayerfully consider as you explore adoption.
Read MoreThere are many misconceptions about adoption that can leave families feeling confused or discouraged. Let’s take a closer look at five common adoption myths and uncover the truth behind them.
Read More“We’re exhausted. We’ve presented more times than we can count. Why would God lead us to adoption only to meet us with ‘no’ after ‘no’?” The adoption process can be filled with ups and downs that few people truly understand. If you’re feeling weary in the waiting, this encouragement is for you.
Read MoreIf you’ve already walked through adoption once, you may find yourself wondering if God is stirring your heart to grow your family again. Before stepping back into the process, here are seven thoughtful questions to help you prayerfully discern if now is the right time.
Read MoreAfter welcoming twin boys, Molly and John faced the heartbreaking reality that they could not have more biological children. Through years of prayer, waiting, and trusting God through disappointment, their adoption journey eventually led them to the baby girl they had been praying for.
Read MoreAfter months of waiting, countless “no’s,” and moments of discouragement, Dillon and Mary wondered if their adoption journey would ever lead to a “yes.” But just days before Christmas, they received the call that changed everything—they had been chosen to become parents to twin boys.
Read MoreAfter just five months of waiting, Jeff and Shari received the life-changing call that they had been chosen to become parents to a one-month-old baby boy. Within 24 hours they were holding their son in their arms, witnessing firsthand how God had been writing their story all along.
Read MoreAfter walking through infertility, miscarriages, and a difficult medical diagnosis for their son, Brittany and Michael found themselves praying about what the future of their family might look like. Through seasons of grief, waiting, and surrendering their plans to God, their adoption journey eventually led them to the baby girl they had been praying for.
Read MoreAfter nearly ten years of trying to grow their family, Joe and Carrie were weary but still holding onto hope. Less than a year after reaching out for guidance, they received the life-changing news that they had been chosen to become parents to boy and girl twins.
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